.416 Rigby
Legendary low-pressure buffalo and elephant round. Big case, heavy bullet, deep penetration.
Good for: Africa, Bolt action
A typical factory load is a 400 gr solid bullet at about 2,400 ft/s, with roughly 5,115 ft-lbs of energy at the muzzle.
Typical load
400 grsolidMuzzle speed
2,400 ft/sMuzzle energy
5,115 ft-lbsTypical BC (G1)
≈ 0.32typical, varies by brandTwist rate
1:16Practical range
150–200 ydPoint-blank range
230 yd6" vital zoneRecommended platform
Bolt rifle, 10–10½ lbVery heavy recoil; practice before the huntOn the Big-Bore & Dangerous Game chart
Made for
Legendary low-pressure buffalo and elephant round. Big case, heavy bullet, deep penetration.
Typical load
400 grsolid
Typical muzzle fps
2,400ft/s
Typical muzzle energy
5,115ft-lbs
Typical BC (G1)
≈ 0.32typical, varies by brand
Twist rate for typical load
1:16
Practical range
150–200 yd
MPBR
230 yd6" vital zone · Near zero 21 yd · Far zero 197 yd · Min PBR 0 yd · Max PBR 230 yd · Sight-in @100 2.94" high
Recommended platform
Bolt rifle, 10–10½ lbVery heavy recoil; practice before the hunt
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Speed, energy and BC are typical figures for the listed load; real numbers vary by brand, lot and barrel length. Always check the ammo maker's data for your exact load.